# Who are reckoned to be the best rock bassists?

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [November 2, 2001, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-reckoned-to-be-the-best-rock-bassists/91076 "2001-11-02T05:30:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 4, 2001, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-reckoned-to-be-the-best-rock-bassists/91076/41 "2001-11-04T22:31:08Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Monocracy \*  
> \*\*Thirty four posts and nary a mention of the legendary **Steve Harris**? A God among gods … the most talented musician to walk the heavens and the Earth. I’m disappointed with you all. \*\*

Dunno about God among gods, but I always thought “Phantom of the Opera” was one of the finest pieces of showoff bass work I’d ever heard. Mygawd, that was fine. Bass follows lead, at speed, with two less strings. I have always wanted to watch him play it…

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